Why was Rutgers coach fired today? Did the University drop the ball? Can we trust that our student athletes are not being abused by their coaches?
America loves winners, but do we want to win at all costs? Do we encourage athletes to create stories or tell us lies to enhance their status?
America has become more tolerant, but in doing so have we become intolerant to long held religious beliefs?
How does the firing of Cam Cameron relate to politics? He got his walking papers for failing to deliver. Shouldn't our public officials be fired for failing to govern?
Why are we talking about Election 2016 when we have not even had the Inauguration? Have we entered the endless campaign zone?
Thanksgiving Day used to be a day to spend with family and friends. Now stores are opening early to get the jump on Black Friday. Do you really want to shop on Turkey Day?
We know politics is a rough business, but isn't there a difference between rough politics and course language? Are simply becoming a rude nation?
Schools
Should a parent have to hear that the school is on lockdown from the media? Or should the school have a formal protocol?
Election day is November 6th and our first presidential debate is this Wednesday. Are debates important and will you be watching?
The shooting at Perry Hall High School cast a pall over the start of school year, but the sad fact is that kind of violence could happen anywhere.
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